5 Happy Thoughts

Here are 5 things that made me happy today:

1. A Diet Coke & a Mr. GOODBAR(what I ate for breakfast this morning).

2. Time with BRODY while all the other kiddos were at school and/or sleeping.

3. NOT having to go to the dentist today to fix my tooth. My appt got rescheduled.... further delaying my Christmas present this year(which would be my new crown).

4. LISTENING to a conference talk on my i-pod. Thanks for the great idea Brooke...I don't know why I haven't downloaded conference talks sooner.

5. The thought of getting my HAIR colored by Jenny TONIGHT!! Bye-bye two inch roots...if you don't believe me just check out my picture below!

Traveling with Babies

Traveling with babies. I must admit, it is not my FAVORITE thing to do. The crying in the car(times two in our car, okay three if you count Layne), the sleepless nights, the grumpy babies. But, this past weekend Layne & I decided to brave it. We took our first family vacation. Yes our very FIRST family vacation, with just our little family, no one else. And it was totally worth the hassle! It was so nice to be away from the phone(particulary Layne's work phone), the internet, the TV, the housework, all those things that can distract & occupy our time. While we were there we played games, went fishing, rode the motorcycle and hung out with some old friends, David & Summer. Of course I forgot to get a pic of them. They have two boys the same age as Caleb & Carter and they all got along so well. We wish they still lived by us.

But here are some other pics I managed to take:
Here is Carter riding the mini-motorcycle. He loved it, he just rode around & around in a circle.
We went fishing twice. Here is a picture of Layne getting the bait ready, gross! I am not a big fan of slimy worms, but Caleb is! I had to throw this picture in, even though its a little blurry....she WARMS my heart.
One afternoon we went on the search for Hawlee Lake...after a long drive up a secluded road & two sleeping babies later...oops I mean three...Brinkley was sleeping too...we found it....it was so peaceful & beautiful!
Look how beautiful...and the weather was perfect!
Brinks & I enjoying the lake. I know you are thinking where are her socks...I could have sworn I packed them in the diaper bag.

Here are the boys fishing. We didn't stay long enough to catch any fish, but the boys & I saw our first craw dad!
I am so thankful for the gratitude of friends in letting us stay at their cabin. We made lots of memories that hopefully my boys will always remember. My favorite part of the trip was playing freeze tag in the backyard with my boys....and getting pinned down by Layne & Caleb & Carter tickling me until I cried...I felt like a kid again.

Sharing toys

Yesterday, I put Brinkley down on the floor to play while I cleaned. When I looked over at her a couple minutes later this is what I saw: Carter had lined up his favorite little animals for her to look at & she was loving it. My favorite the zebra...it matches her outfit.
A picture with her cute brother...doesn't he look like a giant compared to her?
Brinkley is so much FUN!! She has been the most easy going baby & the best sleeper...we are so GRATEFUL for her!

Papa Jorge

It was Papa P.'s birthday today and the fam got together to celebrate. Kathryn wasn't feeling well, but still made us a yummy dinner, weight watchers friendly & all(did I tell you I joined weight watchers, haven't had much luck yet as I haven't really "started" yet)Notice Brody's scab under his nose...poor guy has been prone to falling down these past few days.
Natalie stuck the Happy Birthday sign right in front of the camera as I was taking the picture...silly girl! We had Natalie over to play today for a couple hours & all the cousins were in heaven.
The soon to be Mr. & Mrs Brett Peterson...doesn't Jennifer have the most gorgeous skin???
Natalie trying on Brinkley's bow.
My boys & Papa with Kathryn & Joseph in the background...maybe next time I will take a pic of myself...after Jenny gets a hold of my 2 inch roots, I need some pampering!
We had to leave the party early because Brody would not stop crying/whining and I think the birthday boy had a headache. But the funny thing is, is that I think I am getting used to the craziness...aka the more noise!